The Burning of Mt. Wakakusa-yama

Wakakusa-Yamayaki  「若草山焼き」

The burning of Mt. Wakakusa-yama

You can watch the ritual burning of the winter grasses on Mt. Wakakusa-yama.（33ha）

There are many good viewing spots throughout Nara Park and the city centre.

Base of Mt. Wakakusa-yama / Ukigumo Park Area / Tobihino Park Area

Please check at the tourist information centre.

13:00 ~ 19:00  Kasuga-no O-Tondo  (Tobihino Park Area)

A fire festival called Tondo  at which “Shimenawa” traditional Japanese new year decorations are gathered and burned in order to release and appease the spirits that have been residing within them.

18:15  Great Fireworks Display

18:30  Yamayaki    (The Burning of Mt. Wakakusa-yama)

(Setting fire to mountain grasses, at various places simultaneously)